Meade Smith is one of the top strength and conditioning professionals in college athletics with a proven track record of helping athletes maximize their potential. He joined the staff at Southern Illinois in May of 2016 after serving as head strength coach at SIUE from 2011-16. In 2019, he oversaw a complete renovation of the weight room. A 2000 graduate of ...

Eric McMahon is the Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager at the NSCA Headquarters in Colorado Springs. He joined the NSCA Staff in 2020 with over 15-years of coaching experience, including roles with the Texas Rangers, Milwaukee Brewers, and the MLB Europe Programs. McMahon has spoken both in the U.S. and internationally on strength and conditioning topics, including on the ...

Dr. Megan Zacheis joined Logan University in April 2020 as an Academic Success Coach and has experience in Academic Accommodations. She is currently an Instructional Designer. She also teaches in the College of Health Sciences. Dr. Zacheis earned her Doctorate in Instructional Leadership with an emphasis in Higher Education Administration. Her research focused on nontraditional student retention and success predictors. ...

Melanie Cassidy (she/her) joined the Logan University community in January 2022 and serves as the Assistant Dean of Student Conduct and Culture. In this role, Melanie coordinates a comprehensive student conduct and community standards program. Melanie is the primary point of contact for students involved with student conduct and academic integrity concerns and is a resource for faculty, staff and ...

Dr. Melinda Boyd completed two undergraduate degrees: Muhlenberg College (BS in Biology) Cedar Crest College (BS in Nutrition) before completing her dietetic internship with Sodexho (Mid-Atlantic). She is a registered dietitian (RD) in both the US and UK. She holds graduate degrees from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (MPH) and the University of Oklahoma (MHR). She has also completed ...

Dr. Melissa Engelson earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science (2003) from Southwest State University located in Marshall, Minnesota and the Doctorate of Chiropractic (2007) degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University’s College of Chiropractic located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Engelson completed a residency in Sports and Rehabilitation (2010-2012) at Logan University, where she also completed the Master of Science in Sports Science and Rehabilitation degree (2012). In addition ...

Melissa Warren, MS, came to Logan in September 2009 and is currently serving as the Director of Institutional Research. She holds an Associate of Arts degree in Psychology & Sociology from Jefferson College and Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics from Webster University. She earned her Master of Science in Health Informatics from Logan University in 2021. In addition, she ...

Dr. Mero Nunez is a clinician and associate professor for Logan University. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from Logan in 1985 and graduated from the Doctor of Chiropractic program in 1988. He is certified in basic acupuncture, certified as an injury prevention consultant and certified as a chiropractic industrial consultant. He practiced for 23 years in ...

Michael Furtado is a graduate of the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science in pre-physical therapy and Master of Science in physical therapy in 2006. He later earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Boston University while he was a practicing physical therapist. He recently graduated with a Doctorate of Education in Health Professions from AT Still University. ...

Dr. Michael Koesterer holds MD and MPH degrees from St. George’s University as well as a Certificate in Public Health from the University of Missouri. He also holds a Master’s of Science in Anatomy, a Bachelor of Arts in Biology, an Anatomy and Physiology Certificate and University Teaching Skills Certificate – all from Saint Louis University. Dr. Koesterer currently teaches ...

Greetings! My name is Michael Lynch, Executive External Relations Officer at Logan. My primary responsibility is traveling throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada giving presentations to undergraduate students about the chiropractic profession and the various program offered at Logan. I also work with prospective students by providing transcript evaluations, arranging for shadowing opportunities with a Doctor of Chiropractic ...